Question

Use the number line below where RS = 7y+4, ST = 5y +6, and RT =106

a What is the Value of Y
b. Find RS and ST

Answer 1

y = 8

RS = 60

ST = 46

Explanation:

RS + ST = RS

7y + 4 + 5y + 6 = 106

12y + 10 = 106

12y = 96

y = 8

RS = 7y + 4 = 7*8+4 = 60

ST = 5y + 6 = 5*8+6 = 46